Meeting discussed enhancing regional trade through connectivity

- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP):Minister for Economic Affairs and Establishment Division, Ahad Cheema on Monday said that Pakistan was committed to enhance regional connectivity through both rail and road networks in order to promote and...

Kerala workers in Maldives hit hard by new Dollar remittance limits

Daijiworld Media Network - Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 20: Thousands of Keralites working in the Maldives are reeling under severe financial stress after the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) slashed the monthly limit on dollar...

Finance Minister Calls for Harnessing Innovation to Tackle Global Economic Challenges

SK TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, emphasized that many countries around the world are grappling with structural economic challenges that...

Lets Go Maldives wins Best Luxury Tour Operator title at Seven Stars Luxury Awards

Lets Go Maldives (LGM), the nation’s leading luxury destination management company, is proud to announce that it has once again been honored with the prestigious “Best Luxury Tour Operator 2025” award at the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and...

Finance ministry greenlights Tk40cr project to facilitate expatriate voting

The Ministry of Finance has allocated around Tk40 crore for a project aimed at enabling Bangladeshi expatriates to vote in the upcoming national election. The allocation was made on 12 October after the Election Commission sought funds in...

India engages Maldives over SBI's USD limit

Malé, October 20, 2025 — The High Commission of India in Malé has expressed concern over the difficulties faced by Indian nationals in the Maldives following the State Bank of India’s (SBI) decision to reduce the outward remittance limit from USD...

Tennis News Roundup: Serena Williams makes her stance clear on politics; Taylor Fritz's girlfriend opens up about her brother's autism after Donald Trump's divisive move

The quarterfinal of the ongoing Swiss Indoors was full of thrilling moments. Denis Shapovalov retired in the third set of his match against Joao Fonseca, for which tennis fans accused him of being a 'sore loser.' Casper Ruud and Felix...

British Airways Commences Operations from VIA’s New Terminal 1

British Airways has officially begun operating from the newly opened Terminal 1 at Velana International Airport (VIA), becoming the first European airline to move its services to the state-of-the-art passenger terminal. A special ceremony was held...

Visit Maldives to Showcase the Destination in 10 Languages During Liverpool vs Manchester United Clash

Visit Maldives Corporation is thrilled to showcase the Maldives brand on one of the world’s largest sporting stages during the Liverpool FC vs Manchester United match, to be held at Anfield Stadium on 19 October 2025. The match will kick off at...

Grand Opening of the 2025 Sustainable Global Leaders Conference: Kevin Kelly and the Turing Award Winner Share AI Frontiers, Business Leaders Discuss Sustainable Development

SHANGHAI, Oct. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Approved by the State Council, the 2025 Sustainable Global Leaders Conference opened on October 16 in Huangpu District, Shanghai. Centered around the theme "Joining Hands to Address Challenges: Global...

Indian Tourists Regain Confidence in Maldives as Arrivals Surpass 100,000 Mark

The number of Indian tourists visiting the Maldives has surpassed 100,000 so far this year, signaling a strong rebound in travel confidence and renewed interest from one of the country’s key markets. According to the latest statistics from the...

BML Awards 2025 Scholarship Fund to Three Outstanding Maldivian Students

The 2025 scholarship recipients are Mohamed Aahil Ahmed, Mariyam Jaishaan Jaleel, and Mohamed Shaun Hilmy. Each of the selected scholars will receive full financial support to study at a university ranked among the world’s top 200, as part of...

Banking veteran Nandika Buddhipala joins Sarvodaya Development Finance Board

Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC has appointed Nandika Buddhipala to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Buddhipala has over 35 years of experience in the Banking, Telecommunication and Audit and Assurance industries. He was the...

Maldives Government Announces MVR 2.5 Billion Treasury Bill Issuance

The Government of the Maldives has announced a new Treasury Bill (T-Bill) issuance worth over MVR 2.5 billion, open for subscription via the Ministry of Finance and Planning. The offer is scheduled for 19 October 2025, with settlement on 20...

Bespoke weddings and blissful escapes at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives

Set amidst the tranquillity and natural splendour of the Maldives, Alila Kothaifaru Maldives presents couples with an idyllic destination for celebrating love. Whether marking the start of a shared journey, renewing vows, or enjoying an intimate...

91 percent of budget allocated for housing untouched

Finance Ministry’s statistics show that the 91 percent allocated in this year’s state budget for housing has been untouched despite the budget being hailed by the government as a “housing-centric” budget. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, who served...

Bestbuy Maldives champions local culinary talent at Hotel Asia

Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge is referred to be the hospitality industry event in the Maldives. In this year’s Culinary Challenge (19 to 22 October 2025) comprising competitions over 20 categories, most will take place...

Visit Maldives unveils branding at Anfield in landmark global exposure

Visit Maldives Corporation is set to showcase the Maldives brand on one of the world’s most prominent sporting stages during the Liverpool FC vs Manchester United match at Anfield Stadium on 19 October 2025. The match will commence at 4:30 p.m....

Bank of Maldives Celebrates Graduates from Prestigious SMU Leadership Program

Bank of Maldives (BML) has celebrated the achievements of its employees who have successfully graduated from the renowned Leadership and People Management Program of the Singapore Management University (SMU), marking a major milestone in the...

MNU-FHTS, Bestbuy Maldives sign MoU to strengthen hospitality education in Maldives

The Maldives National University – Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies (MNU-FHTS) and Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen industry-academic collaboration and advance hospitality...